Game In Review

Published 10:00 pm, Wednesday, March 19, 2008

PLAYER OF THE GAME: In front of a horde of fans from Victoria, B.C., Steve Nash scored 23 points with five 3-pointers and added 11 assists as Phoenix outran the Sonics 110-98 at KeyArena.

PLAY OF THE GAME: Luke Ridnour ran the break, dribbled into the paint and threw a pass back to Johan Petro, who stopped just before drawing a charging call and dumped a pass to Jeff Green for an easy layup to reduce Phoenix's lead to 68-64.

GOING TO ORLANDO: The Sonics will skip the Las Vegas Summer League and Rocky Mountain Revue and will play exclusively in the Pepsi Pro Summer League in Orlando, Fla.

The Sonics played in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City last year, and the extensive schedule apparently wore on the younger players. The Orlando Summer League is played at the Magic's practice facility and geared more toward the games and does not allow fans.

Also, don't expect to see Kevin Durant and Jeff Green participate in summer league. Both players are expected to meet with management to determine summer workout schedules. Durant said he would play in Orlando if asked.

INJURY REPORT: Swingman Mickael Gelabale underwent an MRI exam on his right knee and will review the results with team doctor Richard Zorn on Thursday. He is expected to miss at least the next three games.

Forward-center Francisco Elson missed Wednesday's game but could return Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers if his sprained right knee holds up in practice Thursday. Elson has missed the past three games.

SENE UPDATE: Sonics coach P.J. Carlesimo said Mouhamed Sene has improved defensively and as a shot blocker but not offensively. He is expected to return to NBDL Idaho before its regular season ends.